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  1. Stuartpm

    Straight valve to turn shower on & off (you'd think this would exist)

    Hi - recognise this a bit of an odd one. We have an old failed mixer valve which we need to replace. This valve actually predates a temperature controlled boiler, so the mixing functionality is irrelevant, since the cold water pipe is isolated/off. I'd ideally like to replace the shower valve...
  2. Stants

    Connecting Grohe shower using adapters to 15 mm supply

    Hi I've purchased a GROHE | Euphoria 260 Exposed Shower ( looks nice ) however Im missing some initial connecting adapters the installation instructions say it comes with " easy install adapters " and threaded tape ....I have neither of these ,all I have is the " S " unions ... so I did a bit of...
  3. E

    Advice on shower tower fittings

    Hi, I have a shower tower fitted and my flexi pipes (500mm) are about 7cm short of where they need to be to fit onto the mixing valve in the back of the shower. I cannot move the shower up and the next longest flexi pipe I can find is 900mm, which is about 830mm longer than I need.. Would a 15mm...
  4. D

    Void under shower tray former

    Void under shower former My recently installed solid resin shower tray / wet room former has around 4mm flex across a dinner plate sized area in the middle. It's on a concrete base that was unevenly screeded over. The gap will likely be under 10mm. It has not yet been tanked or tiled but would...
  5. T

    How to remove this kind of shower mixer?

    Hi all, I'm trying to remove this shower mixer however, I cannot see any bolts like all the other ones I see online. Please can someone advise. I've taken a picture of it: Screenshot - https://prnt.sc/YS6WnqriFxHP
  6. D

    Uneven Shower Pressure

    Hi, we were getting uneven shower pressure and fluctuating temperature from the shower. A plumber advised that we replace the shower which we did. The temperature is now good but the water pressure is still uneven. We get mains pressure for about 2 minutes and then the pressure drops right away...
  7. D

    Uneven Shower Pressure

    Hi, My tenants were experiencing uneven pressure and temperature from the shower. Plumber advised that we replace the shower which we did. Now we have good temperature but the pressure is still uneven. The shower starts full mains pressure then after about 2 minutes it drops right away and there...
  8. Evapourized

    I want to swap my electric shower to a power shower!

    I want to swap my electric shower to a power shower. I have a 200 litre pressurised hot water tank in the loft (not a combi boiler) the hot side has a pump and decent flow, but the cold side/hot side has not got an equal pressure as the cold is just mains fed and would say the flow is below...
  9. ridgerunner

    Will switch to unvented HW cylinder reduce shower performance

    Hi, am getting our bathroom updated and local company suggested ditching our traditional attic CW tank/vented cylinder and pump for the shower and install an unvented pressurised HW cylinder instead. We have been told that this will not lead to a drop in effective pressure from the shower. Is...
  10. R

    Will shower pressure be less if switch to an unvented HW cylinder?

    Hi, am getting our bathroom updated and local company suggested ditching our traditional attic CW tank/vented cylinder and pump for the shower and install an unvented pressurised HW cylinder instead. We have been told that this will not lead to a drop in effective pressure from the shower. Is...
  11. B

    Which ceiling fed pumped shower are you using nowadays?

    I used to like the Aqualisa Visage but now too expensive and unnecessary ‘smart’ features seem obligatory.
  12. R

    Thermostatic shower valve replacement

    Hi DIYer here. Trying to replace concealed shower thermostatic valve. Please could you advise on how to remove valve. Very large box spanner? Many thanks
  13. J

    Rainfall shower compression joint missing.

    Hello all, hope someone can help I'm after a joint which was missing from a purchase i bought years ago, just getting round to fitting it now, any idea where I can get one? Pipe inlet is 18mm diameter and thread is 3/4" BSP
  14. pmacule

    Replacement pivot hinge for shower door

    Hi, The bottom pivot of the shower door has snapped, I've searched for a replacement, any ideas where I can get one? Thanks.
  15. K

    Testing concealed shower valve

    Hi all I've finished running the copper for my concealed shower valve and tested both inlets and the outlet with cold mains (full pressure). I just wanted to ask is it considered necessary to test the hot inlet with hot water, or will the cold suffice? Many thanks P
  16. B

    Soil pipe cross flow between sink and shower

    Attached is a ground floor picture of the soil pipe in our home. There was originally a toilet which has now been permanently capped off and you can also see a sink waste pipe attached. My plan is to drill out one of the 50mm sockets directly opposite the current sink waste for a new 40mm...
  17. H

    aqualisa shower comes on when boiler is on and other problems

    Hello Yesterday my aqualisa shower sharted making a whirring sound and trickles of water came out of itwhen the boiler came on to heat up the water . When i went to try the shower it was dead. After turning it off and trying for most of the day it finally started. BUT only hot water came out...
  18. J

    Fordham shower door wanted

    I'm looking for Fordham shower door. Does anyone knows where I can find one? It the foldable one.
  19. A

    Firedearth shower mixer

    Hi has anyone ever renew a thermostatic shower cartridge on a Firedearth shower in photo I’m trying to find replacement Firedearth will tell me the manufacturer of mixer

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